Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Phillips Collection, Renoir

On Saturday I visited the Phillips Collection in Washington DC. I was struck again by what is perhaps their most famous painting, Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. It is large, animated, brilliantly colored, and depicts a fun scene with recognizable people (if you've studied impressionist art history) painted in 1880-1881. Every time I visit the Phillips Collection I am wowed by this painting. It's beautiful!

Of course, there are many other great paintings in the collection, ones you will recognize from art books you may have seen.

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Innovative 3-D painter Jay Rolfe reveals beauty, vision, and hope for the 21st Century that uplifts the spirit and nourishes the soul. Yes, many people feel pain, depression, or disorientation in modern life. And the art world today is crowed with artists depicting the despair, decay, debris, destruction, and even the supposed futility of modern life. Rolfe's artistic vision is that we can, and often do, transcend the problems of modern life. Jay Rolfe's art is a testament to freedom, celebration, and fun. Rolfe's 3-D paintings are large and have depth, vibrant color, and a familiar shape, often with humor or tongue-in-cheek.